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enNearly 700 letters returned in Curry County voter purge http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-08/nearly-700-letters-returned-curry-county-voter-purge
<p>CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — The Curry County Clerk's Office says nearly 700 of the more than 3,000 letters sent to purged voters in June have been returned.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-08/nearly-700-letters-returned-curry-county-voter-purge" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-08/nearly-700-letters-returned-curry-county-voter-purge#commentsFiled onlineCAPTCHAclerkClovisClovis News JournalClovis, New MexicoContact DetailsCurryElectionsGovernmenthttp://goo.gl/QvdBreLubbock Avalanche-JournalNew MexicoNew MexicoPerson CareerPoliticsQuotationRosalie RileyVoter registrationWed, 08 Jul 2015 15:28:06 +0000Staff224953 at http://lubbockonline.comSporadic voting problems reported across U.S.http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-11-06/sporadic-voting-problems-reported-across-us
<p>WASHINGTON — Voters around the country encountered malfunctioning machines, website crashes and delayed polling place openings, but the problems for the most part appeared sporadic rather than systemic and there was no immediate indication that they factored in the outcome of an election.</p>
<p>Beyond routine mechanical problems, the midterm elections Tuesday also represented for some states the first major tests of new voter identification laws that opponents say disenfranchise minorities and the poor.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-11-06/sporadic-voting-problems-reported-across-us" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-11-06/sporadic-voting-problems-reported-across-us#commentsNational NewsERIC TUCKERBallotBusinessBusinessCharlie CristCharlie CristColorofChangeDisfranchisementElection fraudElectionsElectronic votingexecutive directorGeorgiaGovernmentGovernorGreg AbbottHospitalityHospitalityLawLawMajorPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsQuotationRashad RobinsonSecretary of StateSocial IssuesSocial IssuesTechnologyTechnologyTexasThe Associated PressU.S.U.S. Supreme CourtVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVoter suppressionVoting machineWASHINGTONThu, 06 Nov 2014 06:11:29 +0000ERIC TUCKER196438 at http://lubbockonline.comVoting rules, from photo ID to provisional ballotshttp://lubbockonline.com/election/2014-11-03/voting-rules-photo-id-provisional-ballots
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<p>ATLANTA — Republicans, Democrats and their advocacy groups are gearing up to navigate an Election Day governed by voting rules that have changed since the last national election — some of which are still tied up in the courts.</p>
<p>For Republicans, the effort is about maintaining ballot integrity and preventing fraud. Democrats and their allies, meanwhile, say the focus is maximizing participation.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/election/2014-11-03/voting-rules-photo-id-provisional-ballots" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/election/2014-11-03/voting-rules-photo-id-provisional-ballots#commentsElectionNational NewsBILL BARROWAbsentee ballotadvocateAmerican Progress Action FundATLANTABusinessBusinessCandidate PositionEarly votingElectionsElectronic votingEntertainmentEntertainmentEnvironmentEnvironmentexecutive directorGovernmentGovernorHealthHealthHospitalityHospitalityInstant-runoff votingLawLawMichael ThielenOhioPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsProvisional ballotRepublican PartySocial IssuesSocial IssuesTed StricklandTed StricklandThe Associated PressVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVotingWisconsinMon, 03 Nov 2014 06:08:06 +0000BILL BARROW196027 at http://lubbockonline.comEarly voting in Texas sees steady numbershttp://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-31/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-numbers
<p>AUSTIN — If voters are overly excited about electing the first new Texas governor in 14 years and wholesale changes across state government, the turnout so far hasn’t shown it.</p>
<p>Despite a governor’s race between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis that has generated a combined $83 million in fundraising, and a massive voter outreach effort from the engineers of President Barack Obama’s re-election, early voting across Texas has stayed relatively flat.</p>
<p>Early voting ends Friday, and Election Day is Tuesday.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-31/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-numbers" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-31/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-numbers#commentsTexasPAUL J. WEBERAccountabilityAustinBarack ObamaBruce ElfantCandidate PositionEarly votingElectionsElectronic votingGovernmentGovernorGreg AbbottHalloweenPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticspresidentQuotationregistrarTexasUSDVoter registrationWendy DavisFri, 31 Oct 2014 05:14:20 +0000PAUL J. WEBER195623 at http://lubbockonline.comEarly voting in Texas sees steady, but not surging numbershttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-30/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-not-surging-numbers
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<p>AUSTIN (AP) — If voters are overly excited about electing the first new Texas governor in 14 years and wholesale changes across state government, the turnout so far hasn’t shown it.</p>
<p>State elections figures released Thursday show that after 10 days of early voting, turnout is roughly similar to four years ago in the biggest Texas counties. That’s despite a high-profile race between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis and major voter registration efforts from both parties.</p>
<p>Early voting ends Friday.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-30/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-not-surging-numbers" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-30/early-voting-texas-sees-steady-not-surging-numbers#commentsFiled onlineAustinEarly votingElectionsGovernorGreg AbbottLubbock Avalanche-JournalMajorPerson PartyTexasVoter registrationWendy DavisThu, 30 Oct 2014 20:30:19 +0000Staff195560 at http://lubbockonline.comArea Opinions: Justices side with obstacles at the pollshttp://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-10-26/area-opinions-justices-side-obstacles-polls
<p>Justices side with obstacles at the polls </p>
<p>Could it be the Supreme Court justices overlooked the elegant simplicity of Texas’ traditional election system? We’re talking about the tried-and-true method in place for years, before the Legislature invented a crisis of voter fraud and imposed a photo ID law that places more obstacles before the voting booth.</p>
<p>If the justices understood the state’s time-tested system, they wouldn’t have bought the argument it was too close to Election Day to reinstate it, in favor of the relatively new photo ID requirement.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-10-26/area-opinions-justices-side-obstacles-polls" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-10-26/area-opinions-justices-side-obstacles-polls#commentsEditorialsAccountabilityBallotBusinessBusinessdriverElection fraudElectionsElectoral fraudElectronic votingGovernmentHospitalityHospitalityLawLawLubbock Avalanche-JournalPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsSupreme CourtSupreme Court of the United StatesTexasTexas Commission on Environmental QualityVoter registrationSun, 26 Oct 2014 05:19:59 +0000Staff194993 at http://lubbockonline.comTexas asks Supreme Court to preserve voter ID lawhttp://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-17/texas-asks-supreme-court-preserve-voter-id-law
<p>AUSTIN — Texas urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to let the state enforce voter ID at the polls starting next week and not restore a lower-court ruling that found the law unconstitutional and the equivalent of a poll tax.</p>
<p>A decision could come soon as Friday. Early voting begins Monday, and election officials statewide are anxiously awaiting official word on whether voters must present photo identification.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-17/texas-asks-supreme-court-preserve-voter-id-law" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-10-17/texas-asks-supreme-court-preserve-voter-id-law#commentsTexasBY PAUL J. WEBERattorney generalAustinBusinessBusinessCandidate PositionCorpus Christi DayElection fraudElectionsElectronic votingEmployment RelationGovernmentGreg AbbottHospitalityHospitalityLawLawNew OrleansNorth CarolinaOhioPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSupreme Court of the United StatesTexasU.S. Justice DepartmentU.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVoter suppressionVotingVoting Rights ActVoting rights in the United StatesWisconsinFri, 17 Oct 2014 05:27:21 +0000BY PAUL J. WEBER193816 at http://lubbockonline.comWant to vote in Nov. 4 general election? Registration ends today http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-06/want-vote-nov-4-general-election-registration-ends-today
<p>Today is the final day Texans can register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 general election.</p>
<p>Roxine Stinson, chief deputy election administrator in Lubbock County, said about 157,000 people in Lubbock have registered to vote so far, which is roughly the same as most November elections.</p>
<p>The Nov. 4 ballot includes statewide races for positions including Texas governor, lieutenant governor and Unite States Senate as well as local races.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-06/want-vote-nov-4-general-election-registration-ends-today" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-06/want-vote-nov-4-general-election-registration-ends-today#commentsFiled onlineLocal NewsMATT DOTRAYadministratorChief DeputyContact DetailsEarly votingElectionsGeography of TexasGovernmentgovernor , lieutenant governorLubbock, TexasPerson CareerPoliticsQuotationRoxine StinsonSenateTechnologyTechnologyTexasVoter registrationMon, 06 Oct 2014 17:56:44 +0000MATT DOTRAY192489 at http://lubbockonline.comArea Opinionshttp://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-09-21/area-opinions
<p>On voter ID, same tired arguments </p>
<p>Texas, in federal court, says it enacted voter ID to instill public confidence in the integrity of the ballot.</p>
<p>Texas actually has a quite different — and more damaging — problem. The state can have no genuine confidence that many Texans will turn out to vote at all.</p>
<p>So, you might think making it easier to vote would be viewed as having value. Voter ID is the opposite of this and just more proof the legislative majority is not really interested in solutions, only in obstacles.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-09-21/area-opinions" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2014-09-21/area-opinions#commentsEditorialsBusinessBusinessCandidate PositionElection fraudElectionsElectronic votingGovernmentHospitalityHospitalityLawLawLubbock Avalanche-JournalPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson LocationPoliticsPoliticspresidentRick PerrySocial IssuesSocial IssuesTexasVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVotingVoting Rights ActSun, 21 Sep 2014 05:19:19 +0000Staff190467 at http://lubbockonline.comJustice Department: Texas voter ID discriminatoryhttp://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-09-03/justice-department-texas-voter-id-discriminatory
<p>CORPUS CHRISTI — A federal judge on Tuesday began reviewing tough new Texas voter ID rules challenged by the Obama administration in a trial that could threaten the polarizing law, although a decision isn’t expected before the November election.</p>
<p>Minority rights groups, voters and Democratic lawmakers are among a coalition of plaintiffs suing Texas, and they say their experts have estimated 787,000 registered voters lacking any of seven acceptable forms of ID to cast a ballot under the law. They say blacks and Hispanics make up a disproportionate slice of those voters.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-09-03/justice-department-texas-voter-id-discriminatory" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-09-03/justice-department-texas-voter-id-discriminatory#commentsTexasassistantattorney generalbankBusinessBusinessCandidate PositionCorpus Christi DayDepartment of JusticeDistrict JudgeElection fraudElectionsElectronic votingEric HolderGeorgiaGovernmentGovernorGreg AbbottHelp America Vote ActHospitalityHospitalityIndianajudgeLawLawLouise BatesLubbock Avalanche-JournalNelva Gonzales RamosNorth CarolinaPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsQuotationReed ClayRepublican TexasSocial IssuesSocial IssuesTexasU.S. Supreme CourtUnited StatesVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVoter suppressionVotingWisconsinWed, 03 Sep 2014 05:17:52 +0000Staff188088 at http://lubbockonline.comMonday is voter registration deadline for Sept. 9 special election for SD 28http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-07/monday-voter-registration-deadline-sept-9-special-election-sd-28
<p>Lubbock County residents have until Monday to make sure they’re registered to vote ahead of the Sept. 9 special election for Senate District 28.</p>
<p>Individuals may drop off their application to vote or change of address to the Lubbock County Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Ave. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Monday or mail the application to P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408. </p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-07/monday-voter-registration-deadline-sept-9-special-election-sd-28" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-07/monday-voter-registration-deadline-sept-9-special-election-sd-28#commentsFiled onlineAbsentee ballotContact DetailsElectionsGeography of TexasGeography of the United StatesLubbockLubbock metropolitan areaLubbock, TexasPoliticsVoter registrationFri, 08 Aug 2014 02:21:56 +0000Staff184690 at http://lubbockonline.comKansas, Arizona prevail in voter citizenship suithttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-03-19/kansas-arizona-prevail-voter-citizenship-suit
<p>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to help Kansas and Arizona enforce laws requiring new voters to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship.</p>
<p>U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren in Wichita, Kan., ruled the commission has no legal authority to deny requests from Kansas and Arizona to add state-specific instructions to a national voter registration form. Melgren ordered the commission to immediately revise the national form.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-03-19/kansas-arizona-prevail-voter-citizenship-suit" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-03-19/kansas-arizona-prevail-voter-citizenship-suit#commentsFiled onlineJohn HannaArizonaBusinessBusinessCitizenship in the United StatesDistrict JudgeElection Assistance CommissionElection fraudElectionsElectoral fraudEric MelgrenGovernmentHospitalityHospitalityjudgeKansasKen BennettKris KobachKris KobachLawLawPerson CareerPerson LocationPoliticsPoliticsQuotationSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSteve GallardoThe Associated PressTOPEKAUnited StatesUnited States nationality lawVoter ID lawsVoter registrationVotingWICHITAWed, 19 Mar 2014 18:23:07 +0000John Hanna168354 at http://lubbockonline.comState officials investigating Democratic activistshttp://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-02-22/state-officials-investigating-democratic-activists
<p>AUSTIN — The Texas secretary of state referred three complaints against Democratic group Battleground Texas for possible prosecution as violations of a state election law on Friday.</p>
<p>Battleground Texas issued a statement, saying it has done nothing wrong and that the complaints and referrals were partisan attempts to slow the group.</p>
<p>Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, which would normally investigate further, recused itself and forwarded the complaints in a letter to Susan Reed, the district attorney in Bexar County, where one of the violations allegedly took place.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-02-22/state-officials-investigating-democratic-activists" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/texas/2014-02-22/state-officials-investigating-democratic-activists#commentsTexasCHRIS TOMLINSONattorney generalAustinBattleground TexasDallasDavid DewhurstDistrict AttorneyElectionsFort WorthGovernmentGovernment of TexasGovernorGreg AbbottGreg AbbottPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsQuotationSan AntonioSecretary of StateSusan ReedTexasUSDVoter registrationWendy DavisSat, 22 Feb 2014 17:21:52 +0000CHRIS TOMLINSON165498 at http://lubbockonline.comDeadline looms to run for Wolfforth city, Frenship school board positionshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-20/deadline-looms-run-wolfforth-city-frenship-school-board-positions
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<p>City and school board elections are scheduled for May 10, but deadlines to run and to register to vote are coming sooner.</p>
<p>Voters will need to make sure they have valid photo identification before heading to the polls.</p>
<p>Wolfforth has three positions that are up for election — the council seats that Councilwoman Julie Merrill and Councilman Bruce MacNair hold, as well as the mayor’s position. Merrill, MacNair and Mayor Charles Addington all are running again, but Wolfforth Secretary Debbie Perkey said no other candidates have signed up to run. </p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-20/deadline-looms-run-wolfforth-city-frenship-school-board-positions" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-20/deadline-looms-run-wolfforth-city-frenship-school-board-positions#commentsFiled onlineFrenship TodayKaren MichaelBruce MacNairCandidate PositionCharles AddingtonContact DetailsCouncilmanCouncilwomanDebbie PerkeyDiane GoodlettElectionsElectronic votingFrenship Independent School DistrictGeography of TexasGreg RobinsonIncumbentJulie MerrillKyle RogersLubbock metropolitan areaLubbock, TexasMayorPerson CareerQuotationSecretarysuperintendentTexasVoter registrationWarWarWolfforthWolfforth, TexasThu, 20 Feb 2014 06:03:02 +0000Karen Michael165236 at http://lubbockonline.comRegistration deadline today for Texas primarieshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-03/registration-deadline-today-texas-primaries
<p>AUSTIN — Texas voters have one last day to register for next month's primary elections.</p>
<p>Secretary of State Nandita Berry says the deadline is Monday to register for the March 4 Democratic and Republican primaries. The deadline also applies to Texas voter registration updates such as changing addresses.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-03/registration-deadline-today-texas-primaries" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-03/registration-deadline-today-texas-primaries#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAustinCAPTCHAComputingContact DetailsDeadlineElectionsGovernmentNandita BerryPerson CareerPoliticsPrimary electionregistrarSecretary of StateTexasVoter registrationMon, 03 Feb 2014 13:57:16 +0000Staff163400 at http://lubbockonline.com